Quotes by Christian Fürchtegott Gellert

Christian Fürchtegott Gellert (1715–1769) — Dichter · Lutherisch · Deutschland

Christian Fürchtegott Gellert (1715–1769) war ein deutscher lutherischer Dichter und Professor für Philosophie und Poesie in Leipzig. Er galt als einer der einflussreichsten Schriftsteller der Aufklärung und Empfindsamkeit, der christliche Tugendethik und Glaubensfragen in Fabeln, Schriften und Vorlesungen vermittelte. Für Bibelleser heute ist er vor allem durch seine geistlichen Lieder wie „Jesus lebt, mit ihm auch ich“ präsent, die feste Bestandteile christlicher Gesangbücher geblieben sind.

Era: Revival & the 19th Century

Recurring topics: Faith & Trust, Eternity & Hope Beyond Death, Meaning & Identity, Joy & Gratitude, God, Jesus & the Holy Spirit, Grief & Comfort, Peace & Rest, Grace & Redemption

Quotes by Christian Fürchtegott Gellert

The Lord has never forgotten me; do not forget him either, my heart!

Christian Fürchtegott Gellert

O God, let your goodness and love always be before my eyes! May they comfort me in times of pain; may they guide me in times of fortune; and may they conquer in my heart the fear of the last moment.

Christian Fürchtegott Gellert

Who strengthens the peace in conscience? Who gives new strength to the spirit? Who lets me enjoy so much happiness? Is it not his arm that creates it all?

Christian Fürchtegott Gellert

Look, O my soul, into that life for which you were created, where, clothed in glory, you will see God eternally as he is. You have a right to these joys, through God's goodness they are yours. See, that is why Christ had to suffer, that you might be saved.

Christian Fürchtegott Gellert

Live as you will wish you had lived when you die.

Christian Fürchtegott Gellert

God is my refuge! And on his word my soul shall trust.

Christian Fürchtegott Gellert

When I, O Creator, ponder in adoration your power, the wisdom of your ways, the love that watches over all: then, filled with wonder, I do not know how I should exalt you, my God, my Lord and Father.

Christian Fürchtegott Gellert

After the trial of a few brief days, eternity awaits us.

Christian Fürchtegott Gellert

True glory is with God, not with the children of men!

Christian Fürchtegott Gellert

With a grateful heart I rejoice in your goodness.

Christian Fürchtegott Gellert

He is my friend who always holds up the mirror to me, does not conceal even the smallest blemish, warns me kindly, scolds me heartily when I fail to do my duty.

Christian Fürchtegott Gellert

Sources: universitaetsarchivleipzig.de, literaturgeschichten.de

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